substantiate
verb
sub·stan·ti·ate
səb-ˈstan(t)-shē-ˌāt 
substantiated; substantiating
2
: to establish by proof or competent evidence : verify
substantiate a charge
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substantiated his claim to local mountaineering fame with a photo of himself on the summit of Mount McKinley
Mr. MacGregor couldn't substantiate that it was Peter, and not some other rabbit, in the cabbage patch.
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Larry Holder, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The report found that some of Butler’s allegations were substantiated.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2025
Psychological evaluations provide objective, clinical documentation of trauma, hardship or other mental health conditions that can substantiate an immigrant’s case.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
No police action was taken, as the harassment allegations were not substantiated, according to Spagnolo.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for substantiate
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substantiate
verb
sub·stan·ti·ate
səb-ˈstan-chē-ˌāt
substantiated; substantiating
1
: to give substance or form to : embody
2
: to establish by proof or evidence
substantiate a claim
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